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Signs sinus infection is getting better
A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Barbara A Majeronianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Salt water: Use a saline nasal spray and/or a neti pot.
Warm compresses and breathing steam may also help. Tylenol (acetaminophen) may help the pain.
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Dr. David Mannanswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 32 years experience
Sinuses: What symptoms do you have? I frequently have patients who are incorrect and actually don’t have a bacterial sinus infection. Viral illness is most c... Read More
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A 44-year-old female asked:
Dr. John Chiuanswered
Allergy and Immunology 59 years experience
Likely: Sinus infection is not usually transmitted to another person.
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784 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Al Hegabanswered
Allergy and Immunology 42 years experience
? chronic sinusitis: you need to see an ENT or an allergist, if you have access to one. You most probably have have chronic inflammation of your upper airways that needs a... Read More
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866 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 43-year-old female asked:
Dr. Elise Sadounanswered
Family Medicine 16 years experience
Yes: It takes 48-72 hours for antibiotics to work.
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A 26-year-old female asked:
Dr. Harold Fieldsanswered
Family Medicine 63 years experience
Sinuses : Try an OTC anti-histamine decongestant. If it is a viral infection it will probably be self limiting. If not and it is bacterial you will need to see ... Read More
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180 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 31-year-old female asked:
Dr. Susan Arnoultanswered
Family Medicine 27 years experience
Not infection: You likely have allergy problems of some sort causing swelling and drainage from the nose and sinuses. Sometimes when it is intermittent it has to do... Read More
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3.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 32-year-old female asked:
Dr. Silviu Pasniciucanswered
Internal Medicine 29 years experience
Phone triage: Call your GP's office for instructions and identify local resources. Your symptoms are suggesting sinusitis (other causes still possible) that is freq... Read More
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91 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 30-year-old female asked:
Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 48 years experience
Yes: Any kid should pee, no less than every 6-8 hours or it is evidence of dehydration. If in diapers it can be hard to tell, we weigh them at the hospital... Read More
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A 44-year-old female asked:
Dr. Kristin Sokolanswered
Allergy and Immunology 14 years experience
Not necessarily: No, not necessarily. However, when you have the first signs of a sinus infection, you should see your doctor to get on the right treatments.
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